Conscientiousness
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/conscientiousness
- It is a fundamental personality trait
- It reflects the tendency to be responsible, organized, hard-working, goal-directed, and to adhere to norms and rules.
- Like the other core personality factors, it has multiple facets; conscientiousness comprises self-control, industriousness, responsibility, and reliability.
- A conscientious person is good at self-regulation and impulse control.
- This trait influences whether you will set and keep long-range goals, deliberate over choices, behave cautiously or impulsively, and take obligations to others seriously.
- Conscientiousness is generally a key ingredient for success - in love as well as work.
- It’s also a major predictor of health, well-being, and longevity.
Attention to detail and being careful show that someone cares about the work they do and the relationships they form. All too often, we dive headfirst into situations without considering the long-term consequences. Being careful might not have the most modern reputation, but it’s an old-fashioned trait that everyone can benefit from.
Being careful can be equated to being mindful. By taking our time to make decisions, we keep ourselves in the present moment. Being mindful is a key part of dealing with difficult emotions.
Practicing mindfulness enables you to calm down and soothe yourself. In this state, you have space to reflect and thoughtfully respond, rather than react.
Taking deep breaths to center ourselves before making a choice and creating conscious connections with others is a healthy way to live, for our minds, bodies, and souls.